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Australian legal victory for Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited

February 11, 2020

Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and casino operator, Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited, has reportedly won a legal challenge tied to the ongoing probe into its suitability to purchase an increased stake in local compatriot ...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to have its casino appeal heard in federal court

Adam Morgan

February 3, 2020

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The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will reportedly be in a Massachusetts federal court later this week in order to appeal an earlier decision that prevented it from moving forward with a plan to build and open its Fir...

Donaco International Limited pauses Cambodian legal dispute

Adam Morgan

February 3, 2020

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Asian casino operator Donaco International Limited has reportedly temporarily suspended its legal wrangle with a trio of minority shareholders that have been attempting to terminate the 50-year lease for the la...

Founder of PokerStars Isai Scheinberg out on bail after surrendering to federal agents in New York

Sadonna Price

January 27, 2020

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Almost nine years after being charged with illegal gambling, money laundering and bank fraud, the founder of online poker giant PokerStars, Isai Scheinberg has surrendered to federal agents. Landing in New York...

SBTech Malta Limited seeking confidentiality in Oregon

Adam Morgan

January 23, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Lottery, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon

Omni-channel online casino and sportsbetting technologies developer SBTech Malta Limited has reportedly filed a lawsuit in Oregon in order to keep the details of its contract with the western American state’s l...

500.com investors file federal class-action lawsuit in New Jersey

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Crime, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

A group of investors in 500.com have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chinese sports lottery firm following the emergence of allegations that it may have committed securities fraud in attempting to brib...

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension

Adam Morgan

January 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania and a manufacturer of so-called ‘games of skill’ has reportedly asked an appellate court judge to extend an injunction that forbids police from seizing its machines while authorities work out th...

Singapore disappointment for Bloomberry Resorts Corporation

Adam Morgan

January 7, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Philippines

In Singapore and Asian casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has reportedly lost its attempt to overturn the earlier ruling of an arbitration tribunal and may now be forced to pay some $296 million to ...

Seattle firm to take on Oklahoma tribal gaming compact dispute

Kim M

January 5, 2020

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oklahoma

In the continuing effort to obtain higher exclusivity rates on the Class III casino games that Oklahoma tribes pay to the state, Gov. Kevin Stitt has now hired Seattle-headquartered law firm Perkins Coie LLP to...

Aspire Global inks deal to settle Israeli tax dispute

Adam Morgan

January 3, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Israel, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Maltese online casino and sportsbetting platform innovator, Aspire Global, has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it pay some €13.7 million ($15.2 million) to the Israeli Tax Authority so as t...

Alaska tribe’s casino court case could soon face state opposition

Adam Morgan

January 2, 2020

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The state government of Alaska has reportedly asked for official permission to be included in a federal lawsuit that is seeking to prevent the Native Village of Eklutna from bringing a small gaming venue to tri...

Two Oklahoma tribes sign extension with Gov. Kevin Stitt after three sue over gaming compact renewal

Kim M

January 2, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oklahoma

After adding fuel to the fire of an already heated situation, Oklahoma Governor, Kevin Stitt, now faces a federal lawsuit filed by the state's three largest gaming tribes in Oklahoma City federal court on Tuesd...

Dutch gaming regulator issued record-setting annual fines

Adam Morgan

December 30, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Taxes, Netherlands

In the Netherlands and the past twelve months have reportedly seen the nation’s Kansspelautoriteit gaming regulator issue fines against online casino and sportsbetting firms totalling some €3.5 million ($3.9 mi...

Final decision on fourth Arkansas casino license deferred to January

Adam Morgan

December 20, 2019

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In Arkansas and the state gaming regulator has reportedly postponed until early next month a final decision on who is to be granted the right to build and operate an envisioned Pope County casino resort. Acc...

Australian iGaming operator falls foul of player inducement rules

Adam Morgan

December 18, 2019

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Australia and online casino operator Betchoice Corporation Proprietary Limited has reportedly been ordered to pay a fine of just over $17,000 after being found guilty of breaking New South Wales regulations ...

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Australian legal victory for Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to have its casino appeal heard in federal court

Donaco International Limited pauses Cambodian legal dispute

Founder of PokerStars Isai Scheinberg out on bail after surrendering to federal agents in New York

SBTech Malta Limited seeking confidentiality in Oregon

500.com investors file federal class-action lawsuit in New Jersey

Pennsylvania judge considering ‘games of skill’ injunction extension

Singapore disappointment for Bloomberry Resorts Corporation

Seattle firm to take on Oklahoma tribal gaming compact dispute

Aspire Global inks deal to settle Israeli tax dispute

Alaska tribe’s casino court case could soon face state opposition

Two Oklahoma tribes sign extension with Gov. Kevin Stitt after three sue over gaming compact renewal

Dutch gaming regulator issued record-setting annual fines

Final decision on fourth Arkansas casino license deferred to January

Australian iGaming operator falls foul of player inducement rules

Genting Berhad Announces Leadership Transition as Lim Kok Thay Steps Down as CEO

Queensland Government Launches Comprehensive Racing Industry Review

Victoria Gambling Regulator Fines Peninsula Club Over Underage Gambling

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Bank Balance Requirement

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